Feeling worthwhile....

[Family 1st Doula Services]

The last birth I attended was in July, just before my family and I moved. It was a 23 hour adventure - and it was a truly rewarding experience.
I supported the first-time mom and dad physically and emotionally thru their labour which was long and exhausting, mostly for mom, of course. We walked the halls of the hospital, I massaged her lower back for hours, I listened as the couple discussed their options and helped answer their questions. I stood by them when the doctors insisted my client have an epidural and the syntocin drip.
I saw how impressed one doctor was with this mom's dedication and determination to have her baby with as little intervention as possible.
A baby girl was finally born and when I went for my postpartum visit, the couple made me feel so important and special. They said they could not have done it without me. It was such a wonderful thing to hear! They even paid me more than my fee!
Anyway, I am looking forward to my next "satisfied client"!!
Denise

[DoulaYvonne]

Isn't that just the best feeling?! There is little that can compare with being a small, but important, part of the childbirth miracle. Good for you!
May you be priveleged to enjoy attending many more families during this life altering time!

[douladot]

That is a wonderful feeling. Congrats!

[Tiffany]

I know how awesome that makes you feel--it feels like you are on top of the world. It's so great to be such a help and know they felt you were a valuable part of their birth team. Way to go!

[fearlessbirth]

Yep, that baby only gets born once and mama only gets to have that birth one time and it's an INCREDIBLE feeling to know you were a part of it and appreciated